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the gist of

the gist of

Go beyond the link in bio. Tell a story.

Overview

What it is

Share with the world the gist of who you are with the simplest, most beautiful, minimalistic personal site you can create in minutes. We are sure you have an amazing story to tell.

Intent

I need it when

Customize my online presence to match my brand identity

the gist of's paid tier allows personalization of page style, custom sharing metadata, and removal of branding, giving supporters full control over visual presentation while maintaining the minimalistic design philosophy.

Track engagement and understand who visits my personal site

Upgrading to the Yearly Supporter plan ($5/month) unlocks page performance analytics and email collection, enabling users to measure impact and build contact lists from their audience.

Build a professional portfolio or resume to showcase work and find new opportunities

the gist of includes a resume builder and portfolio features that help creatives present their work in a beautifully structured, minimalistic format designed to attract opportunities without overwhelming visitors.

Maintain a simple, low-maintenance online presence without constant updates

the gist of is designed for minimal maintenance with a focus on clarity and intentional design; the free version remains strong and continuously improved, supporting long-term use without requiring complex management.

Create a personal brand presence with a beautiful link-in-bio that tells my story

the gist of provides a minimalistic mini-site builder focused on storytelling, allowing users to go beyond simple link collections by creating a narrative-driven personal page with rich text editing, image support, and social icons—all free to start.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs custom domain support (not currently available, on roadmap)
  • User requires advanced e-commerce or transaction processing capabilities
  • User needs multi-user team collaboration and permissions management
  • User wants to host on their own infrastructure or self-host
  • User requires extensive third-party integrations beyond basic links and social icons
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Pricing

Freemium with optional monthly supporter tier View pricing